Cleveland Institute of Music
11021 East Blvd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

The Cleveland Institute of Music is an academically challenging community of talent, a leading international center for musical development. Academic programs are designed to hone the talents of future musicians, and serves as a resource for students to develop their professional and personal interests. Undergraduate degrees offered at the Cleveland Institute of Music include a Bachelor of Music, a Master of Music, and a Doctoral of Music Arts. This music college in Ohio also offers a joint degree program with Case Western Reserve University, exposing students to additional resources. At the core of all academic programs are courses in music theory, music history, and performance.

Many music professionals take non-degree and certificate courses at the Cleveland Institute of Music to enrich professional and personal development. Courses are offered at the main campus, and at four additional campuses in the surrounding area. Students may pursue a graduate artist certificate, an undergraduate artist diploma, as well as a professional studies diploma at the graduate level. Through its distance learning program, students may take courses in a variety of subjects through video conferences and other web-based mediums. In addition to classroom educational instruction and musical collaborations with peers and teachers, this music institute in Ohio offers a number of lectures, workshops, and community outreach programs to further advance student's interests and talents.

This music institute in Ohio has seen tremendous growth recently, and is currently undergoing a major expansion project to accommodate its growing community. The expansion project includes a new state-of-the-art recital hall, broadcasting rooms, student lounges, and a Center for International Education, as well as a vast music garden.

Cleveland Institute of Music alumni perform in orchestras and with opera companies and in other musical capacities around the world. Some of the most prestigious musicians and professionals in the music field have graduate from this music institute in Ohio.

Quick Facts:

• More than a quarter of students at this music institute in Ohio are from foreign countries.


• The Cleveland Institute of Music is located in downtown Cleveland and students enjoy access to some of the countries best museums, art galleries, and musical entertainment in addition to social and cultural activities.


• More than 500 concerts and other musical events are presented on campus each year.


• The Cleveland Institute of Music offers a pre-college program for potential new students interested in a music career.


• The Cleveland Institute of Music orchestra performs at musical venues around the world.